Self-advocacy is key to better bipolar treatment. Learn how to communicate with doctors, challenge insurance denials, and ...

At one time, Joanne M. found herself tangled in a web of a mental health condition and addiction. Joanne, of Manitoba, diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her twenties, had been sober for 19 years. But ...

Bipolar depression affects my decision-making, especially when it comes to work. Hypomania also influences my choices, and it tends to have a stronger impact on my relationships. Mania, on the other ...

Clutter can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression, especially for those with bipolar disorder. While decluttering can be difficult, certain strategies can help. What’s happening around you affects ...

After my bipolar 1 diagnosis in late 2008, I felt broken. But the process of crafting and modifying a series of habits around taking better care of myself helped save my life. Central to the success ...

Finding the care you need for bipolar disorder can feel daunting. For many, the journey is filled with long wait times, high costs, and a frustrating lack of specialists. If you or a loved one is ...

It took me a long time to figure out what it feels like to be well. I’ve certainly had periods of wellness since I was diagnosed in 1995, but I wouldn’t call them long-lasting. These moments were like ...

If you live with both bipolar and alcohol or substance use, it’s essential to get help for both — not just one. At one time, Joanne M. found herself tangled in a web of a mental health condition and ...

Managing bipolar disorder isn’t just about medication or therapy — it’s also about the small daily habits that help you feel more balanced and in control. The choices you make every day, from how you ...

When my memory lapses, I worry a mood episode is coming. Here’s how I manage these moments and my bipolar disorder. Something unsettling happened recently: I was talking to a friend about Downton ...

Winter is usually when I’m at my lowest. Dark days send me into depression, and while my friends turn to blue light therapy for seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder means that approach puts ...